Nina Simone
Nina Simone - I Got It Bad A.. Lyrics
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I got it bad and that aint good!
My poor heart is sentimental not made of wood
I got it bad and that aint good!
But when the weekends over and monday rolls aroun
I end up like I start out just cryin my heart out
He dont love me like I love him nobody could
Like alonely weeping willow lost in the wood
I got it bad and that aint good!
And the things I tell my pillow no woman should
I got it bad and that aint good!
Tho folks with good intentions tell me to save my tears
Im glad Im mad about him I cant live without him
Lord above me make him love me the way he should
I got it bad and that aint good!
Original lyric
The poets say that all who love are blind
But Im in love and I know what time it is!
The good book says "go seek and ye shall find"
Well, I have sought and my what a climb it is!
My life is just like the weather
It changes with the hours
When hes near Im fair and warmer
When hes gone Im cloudy with showers;
In emotion, like the ocean its either sink or swim
When a woman loves a man like I love him.
Never treats me sweet and gentle the way he should;
I got it bad and that aint good!
My poor heart is sentimental not made of wood
I got it bad and that aint good!
But when the weekends over and monday rolls aroun
I end up like I start out just cryin my heart out
He dont love me like I love him nobody could
I got it bad and that aint good!
Like alonely weeping willow lost in the wood
I got it bad and that aint good!
And the things I tell my pillow no woman should
I got it bad and that aint good!
Tho folks with good intentions tell me to save my tears
Im glad Im mad about him I cant live without him
Lord above me make him love me the way he should
I got it bad and that aint good!
Nina Simone's "I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good" is a poignant ballad that speaks of unrequited love. The song talks about how her lover doesn't treat her the way he should, and Simone's heart is sentimental, not made of wood. She laments how she always ends up crying her heart out, and nobody could love him like she does. Despite the good intentions of people around her, Simone cannot live without her lover, and she hopes that he would love her the way he should.
The lyrics of this song are a metaphor for the pain of unrequited love. Simone uses nature references to describe her feelings of being lost and alone in the woods, and the things she tells her pillow that no woman should. The song talks about the highs and lows of the relationship, with weekends being sweet, and Mondays being when she starts crying. In essence, the lyrics paint a picture of a woman who is deeply in love with a man who doesn't reciprocate her feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby ever treats me sweet and gentle the way he should;
My partner doesn't always treat me with the kindness that I deserve.
I got it bad and that aint good!
My love for him is making me miserable, and it's not a good thing.
My poor heart is sentimental not made of wood
I am emotionally vulnerable, and my heart is easily affected.
But when the weekends over and monday rolls aroun
The weekend with him is over, and I'm left feeling the same as when it started.
I end up like I start out just cryin my heart out
I'm left feeling heartbroken and crying all over again.
He dont love me like I love him nobody could
My love for him is so intense and deep that nobody else could understand it.
Like alonely weeping willow lost in the wood
I feel completely lost and alone, like a weeping willow in the woods.
And the things I tell my pillow no woman should
I pour my heart out to my pillow, sharing secrets that no one else should know.
Tho folks with good intentions tell me to save my tears
Others with good intentions suggest that I should try to save my tears and move on from him.
Im glad Im mad about him I cant live without him
Even though I'm miserable, I'm still grateful to love him and cannot imagine life without him.
Lord above me make him love me the way he should
I pray that he will love me the way I always hoped he would.
I got it bad and that aint good!
My love for him is so intense that I'm left feeling heartbroken and miserable.
Contributed by Jake N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alexmajors7915
God I love Nina Simone! There's NEVER been another like her. There NEVER will. The voice of an Angel. You already know she's probably God's favorite Soul, singin' away thru eternity...
@danzinder179
First heard this one on the Big L but it transcends even that masterpiece.
@kennethmoore6119
Straight down into my soul, I could feel this beautiful woman's inner soul (vibration) speaking! - Say her name ("Nina Simone")!
@DC-hf7td
Beautiful
@DavidSmith-ne1yb
Heavy
@karloslargeros
Quelle beauté !
@horacegilger3889
Perfect.
@SimonJelffs
Nina 🙏💖✨
@Claudia-hz5sc
just great!! Don´t have to say anything else
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